Contract arrives for Bury Interchange first phase

Transport for Greater Manchester has appointed Willmott Dixon to carry out the first phase of Bury Interchange’s regeneration.

Procured through the SCAPE Construction Framework, the work includes a new steel footbridge over the Metrolink tram lines, which will provide a direct access link to the nearby Union Square retail zone.

Anthony Dillon, Managing Director for Willmott Dixon in the North, said: “We are proud to be working alongside Transport for Greater Manchester once again on another vital investment in local transport facilities in the heart of Bury, creating a key piece of infrastructure to help enable plans for the wider regeneration of Bury Interchange.

“This is an exciting time for Bury with the ongoing Bury Town Centre masterplan, and we’re excited to be playing our part in helping reshape Bury Interchange, providing a 57m-long steel pedestrian footbridge and essential platform and access upgrades to support Phase 2 of the Interchange’s redevelopment.”

Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, said: “The redevelopment of Bury Interchange will make journeys easier for people using Bee Network trams and buses and deliver vast improvements for Bury town centre.

“We will begin to turn this outdated facility into a modern, accessible and welcoming place, putting public transport at the heart of the town’s regeneration.”

Willmott Dixon is due to begin work this month, with completion of phase 1 expected in early 2028.